Shark Bay
Rockwell
Rockwell at a glance
Median house
$396,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Rockwell.
Rockwell (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia. The median house here is $396,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Rockwell has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $396,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $79,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Rockwell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$396,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$396,000
$285,120
4
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.20% (median rent $320/wk against a $396,000 price tag). Units yield 4.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.20%
Based on $396,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.96%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rockwell's population at 4, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rockwell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Rockwell.
Local schools for Rockwell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yuna Primary School
Chapman Valley Primary School
Northampton District High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rockwell.
- What is the median house price in Rockwell?
- The median house price in Rockwell, WA 6532 is $396,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rockwell postcode?
- Rockwell is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Rockwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $272.
- What schools are in Rockwell?
- There are 4 schools serving Rockwell on this page, including Yuna Primary School, Chapman Valley Primary School, Northampton District High School.
- How walkable is Rockwell?
- Rockwell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rockwell?
- Rockwell is close to Naraling, South Yuna, Marrah, Nolba, Dindiloa.
- What is the population of Rockwell?
- Rockwell has approximately 4 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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